Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA AG 15 005
Apply for RFA AG 15 005
- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Nathan Shock Centers of Excellence in Basic Biology of Aging (P30)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.866 Aging Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 8, 2014 and posted on Aug 8, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 28, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments County governments Private institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs) Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government Faith based or Community based Organizations Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non domestic (non U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Nathan Shock Centers of Excellence in Basic Biology of Aging (P30) funding opportunity (RFA-AG-15-005) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant program run through the National Institute on Aging (NIA) that is designed to support center-based infrastructure for basic biology of aging research. The overall goal is to maintain and strengthen a network of Nathan Shock Centers (NSCs) that can provide scientific leadership, research resources, and training activities that accelerate progress in fundamental aging biology. Rather than functioning like a typical single-project research grant, this P30 mechanism is meant to fund the shared backbone of a center: the coordination, services, and collaborative environment that allow multiple investigators and projects to more efficiently generate and spread knowledge in aging biology. The program specifically emphasizes increasing dissemination of scientific knowledge in areas aligned with the NIA Division of Aging Biology (DAB), which focuses on the biological mechanisms that drive aging and influence late-life health and disease risk.
In practical terms, the announcement supports activities that make basic aging research easier to conduct and more impactful across institutions and the broader scientific community. This includes support for center leadership and administrative structure, training and career development-related activities, and research-enabling components that help investigators access specialized expertise, tools, models, and methodologies relevant to aging biology. The intent is that these centers serve as hubs that not only produce research outputs, but also actively distribute methods, best practices, data, and other scientific resources to expand the reach of the work beyond a single laboratory. By funding coordinated cores and shared services, the program aims to reduce duplication of effort, raise the overall quality and rigor of aging biology research, and encourage cross-disciplinary collaborations that can tackle complex biological questions about aging processes.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, this is a discretionary grant opportunity with an NIH center grant mechanism (P30). The opportunity was posted on August 8, 2014, with an application deadline of October 28, 2014, and it was archived on November 28, 2014. The estimated total funding listed for the opportunity is $4,000,000, and the award ceiling is $600,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to provide additional non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award. The program is categorized under health and is associated with CFDA number 93.866 (Aging Research), indicating its placement within NIH aging research support.
Eligibility is broad across many types of U.S.-based organizations, reflecting NIH’s interest in supporting strong aging biology research infrastructure wherever it exists. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including those with 501(c)(3) status and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), small businesses, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and a wide range of government entities (state, county, city or township governments, special district governments, and others). The opportunity also explicitly recognizes eligibility across institutions that serve specific communities, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), along with tribal governments and tribal organizations in specified categories. Faith-based and community-based organizations and eligible federal agencies are also included in the eligibility language.
At the same time, the opportunity draws a clear line around foreign involvement. Non-U.S. (foreign) organizations and foreign institutions are not eligible to apply, and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible. In addition, foreign components as defined in NIH policy are not allowed. This means proposals must be fully grounded within eligible U.S.-based applicant organizations, without foreign subcomponents that would count as foreign participation under NIH rules.
For applicants seeking the full official details, the announcement provides an additional information link hosted by NIH (the NIH Grants Guide page for RFA-AG-15-005). For technical issues accessing the announcement or linking problems, the listed point of contact is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Nathan Shock Centers of Excellence in Basic Biology of Aging (P30) funding opportunity?
It is an NIH center grant opportunity (P30 mechanism) run through the National Institute on Aging (NIA) to support center-based infrastructure for basic biology of aging research. The program is intended to maintain and strengthen a network of Nathan Shock Centers (NSCs) that provide scientific leadership, shared research resources, and training activities to accelerate progress in fundamental aging biology.
What is the funding opportunity number or identifier?
The opportunity is RFA-AG-15-005.
Which NIH institute runs this program?
The program is run through the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What is the overall goal of this program?
The goal is to support a coordinated network of centers that make basic aging research easier to conduct and more impactful by providing leadership, shared services, research-enabling resources, and training activities, while increasing dissemination of knowledge aligned with the NIA Division of Aging Biology (DAB).
How is a P30 center grant different from a typical research project grant?
This P30 mechanism is designed to fund the shared backbone of a center (for example, coordination, services, and a collaborative environment), rather than functioning like a single-project research grant focused on one research plan in one laboratory.
What kinds of activities does the announcement support?
Based on the description provided, supported activities include center leadership and administrative structure, training and career development-related activities, and research-enabling components that give investigators access to specialized expertise, tools, models, and methodologies relevant to aging biology.
What is meant by "dissemination" in this program?
The centers are expected to actively distribute methods, best practices, data, and other scientific resources so that the impact extends beyond a single laboratory and supports the broader scientific community working in fundamental aging biology.
What scientific areas does this opportunity emphasize?
The announcement emphasizes increasing dissemination of scientific knowledge in areas aligned with the NIA Division of Aging Biology (DAB), which focuses on biological mechanisms that drive aging and influence late-life health and disease risk.
What is the grant mechanism and type of opportunity?
It is an NIH center grant using the P30 mechanism, and it is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
When was this opportunity posted and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on August 8, 2014. The application deadline was October 28, 2014. It was archived on November 28, 2014.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The information provided indicates it was archived on November 28, 2014.
How much total funding is estimated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding listed is $4,000,000.
What is the award ceiling for a single award?
The award ceiling is $600,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, meaning applicants are not required to provide additional non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
What is the program category and CFDA number?
The program is categorized under health and is associated with CFDA number 93.866 (Aging Research).
What types of U.S. organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes (as listed) public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), small businesses, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and many government entities (including state, county, city or township, and special district governments, among others).
Are institutions serving specific communities explicitly included in eligibility?
Yes. The eligibility language explicitly recognizes institutions such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), as well as tribal governments and tribal organizations in specified categories.
Are faith-based and community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community-based organizations are included in the eligibility language.
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
Yes. Eligible federal agencies are included in the eligibility language.
Are foreign (non-U.S.) organizations eligible to apply?
No. Non-U.S. (foreign) organizations and foreign institutions are not eligible to apply.
Can a U.S. organization include a non-domestic component in its application?
No. Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible, and foreign components (as defined in NIH policy) are not allowed. Proposals must be fully grounded within eligible U.S.-based applicant organizations without foreign subcomponents that would count as foreign participation under NIH rules.
What is the purpose of funding shared cores and services?
The intent is to reduce duplication of effort, raise the overall quality and rigor of aging biology research, and encourage cross-disciplinary collaborations by providing coordinated cores and shared services that multiple investigators and projects can use.
Where can applicants find the official announcement details?
The announcement provides an additional information link hosted by NIH on the NIH Grants Guide page for RFA-AG-15-005.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement or link problems?
For technical issues, the listed point of contact is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
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